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M1.2 Depth: 25.7 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Tercan, Erzincan (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 01:36:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 5, 2026 at 01:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Tercan, Erzincan (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
25.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-05 01:36:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Erzincan
City
Tercan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.87790, 40.17660
Temperature
11.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.7 km
Shallow
25.7 km
25.7 km — deeper than the regional average (8.5 km)
Regional average: 8.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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